School of Humanities and Social Sciences
We believe in thinking critically about the past, present and future to challenge perceptions, understand communities and people, and shape them for the betterment of all.
We believe in thinking critically about the past, present and future to challenge perceptions, understand communities and people, and shape them for the betterment of all.
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From policing to creative writing, our research focuses on innovative and interdisciplinary responses to the challenges of modern society.
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Welcome to the next generation of artists, storytellers, policy-shapers and change-makers.
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Teaching across ARU was rated 'Gold' in the 2023 Teaching Excellent Framework (TEF).
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We're proud to be the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The University of the Year award honours ‘exceptional performance during the 2021-22 academic year'.
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